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AK02 TRV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,333 mi
Last recorded59,333 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 TRV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 59,333 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle underbody has undersealer over rerpaired areas and chassis

Pass 28 Mar 2018 58,641 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.2.6)

some corrosion to brake pipes

underside corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 57,997 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion to o/s outer sill

Fail 4 Apr 2017 57,997 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion to o/s outer sill

Pass 19 Mar 2016 54,464 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 52,340 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 48,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,974 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2013 44,974 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 42,884 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 42,884 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 39,089 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC'S BADLY CORRODED ON INNER SIDES OF DISC'S

REAR PADS 50-60% WORN

Fail 16 Mar 2010 37,167 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 37,167 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,831 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 31,184 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s wiper rubber split but clearing screen

Pass 20 Mar 2007 27,354 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 20,404 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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AK02 TRV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK02 TRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK02 TRV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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